A troubling trend for the Wisconsin football continues when it comes to the NFL Draft.

In the past, it was common for Wisconsin football players to be taken early and often over the three days of the draft, but recently, the number of Badgers being taken is dwindling. And when they are, they have been late Day 3 picks.

This year the program hit rock bottom. Not one Badger got drafted in 257 selections, the first time since 1978. There was a thought that maybe a few Badgers would be picked late, but they all went undrafted.

But that doesn’t mean those players football dream is over.

As soon as that last pick is announced, players are agreeing to sign on with teams as undrafted free agents (UDFAs). As was the case with many other former Wisconsin Badgers, these players will have a shot to make an NFL roster in 2026 the hard way.

Here is where every Badger landed as an undrafted rookie after the NFL Draft was completed.

Destinations For Every Undrafted Wisconsin Badger

EDGE Mason Reiger – Signed with the Miami Dolphins – via Jordan Schultz

WR Vinny Anthony – Signed with the Atlanta Falcons – via Nick Osen, 247Sports

TE Lance Mason – Signed with the Seattle Seahawks – via Aaron Wilson, KPRC 2 Houston

S Austin Brown – Signed with the Indianapolis Colts – via Tom Pelissero, NFL Network

OL Riley Mahlman – Signed with the Atlanta Falcons – via Aaron Wilson, KPRC 2 Houston

CB Nyzier Fourqurean – Signed with the Los Angeles Rams – via Aaron Wilson, KPRC 2 Houston

EDGE Darryl Peterson – Signed with the Los Angeles Rams – via Aaron Wilson, KPRC 2 Houston

FB Jackson Acker – Signed with the Buffalo Bills – via Aaron Wilson, KPRC 2 Houston

DL Ben Barten – Signed with the New York Giants – via Wisconsin Football

WR Jayden Ballard – Invited to minicamp with the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts – via Aaron Wilson, KPRC 2 Houston

DL Jay’Viar Suggs – Signed with the New Orleans Saints – via US Sports Management

DL Parker Petersen – Signed with the Carolina Panthers – via Wisconsin Football

K Nathanial Vakos – Invited to minicamp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – via Wisconsin Football

This will be updated with new signings.

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The Detroit Lions’ 2026 NFL draft class is in the books, and the team used seven draft picks to fill needs and add depth throughout the roster. General manager Brad Holmes got to work in the middle of the first round by grabbing their right tackle of the future, and then snagged a high upside edge in the second round. On Day 3, Detroit added more depth at linebacker, corner, slot receiver, and added a couple of defensive linemen.

Here’s a look at the team’s 2026 draft class:

Throughout the offseason, SB Nation will host surveys for NFL fans, sponsored by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook, who currently have the Lions listed as +1800 to win this year’s Super Bowl, +850 to win the NFC Championship, and +150 to win the NFC North as the current favorites.

For Pride of Detroit, we are tasked with fielding questions from Lions fans, and with the NFL Draft now in the rearview mirror, our question for this week’s survey is…

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The rapidly growing coffee chain 7 Brew has opened a new location in Milwaukee, bringing the drive-thru beverage brand its first — but not last — spot in the city.

On Thursday, April 23, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the location, at 350 W. Layton Ave.

The business will celebrate its opening with a “Swag Day” T-shirt giveaway for customers who purchase a large drink on Saturday, May 2.

“Milwaukee is such a vibrant and welcoming city, and we couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it,” said Tommy Pennington, a local 7 Brew franchisee.

Other 7-Brew locations will open later this spring or summer at 3702 S. 27th St. in Milwaukee and 5265 N. Port Washington Road in Glendale. They’ll join 13 current Wisconsin locations, including in Brookfield and West Bend.

Founded in 2017, the company offers coffee, energy drinks, smoothies, sodas and teas on the menus at each location.

By 2023, 7 Brew opened more than 100 stands and, by 2025, the number of locations increased to 500.